Guaratiba

Barra em Marica Beach

Praia da Barra em Marica

Good for Relax

8.3

/ 10 Very good

#108 out of 375
in Rio de Janeiro

About

Barra em Marica Beach is located on the South Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 108th place out of 375 beaches in the Rio de Janeiro region 40.4 km away from its center, the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the beaches of Marica settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Barra em Marica Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Guaratiba, which has a rating of 8.1.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+25 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Marica, Rio de Janeiro,

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Beach overall scores

Water

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9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

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6.5/10

Amenities

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2/10

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Barra em Marica Beach is located in Rio de Janeiro within Marica, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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2 accomodations nearby

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17.2km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Hotel Fazenda Canto da Serra

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Marica

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15.7km from center

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20.6km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Pousada das Casuarinas

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Located at nearest locality

Marica

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20.3km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Bright fine sand
- Sea bottom - Fine sand
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- No waves protection - strong waves
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Activities

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

Infrastructure

- Lifeguard

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What to do in Barra em Marica Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Barra em Marica Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Barra em Marica Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Pier Jardim Interlag...• 3.3km

Transport

SDU• 35.7km
Rua São João dos San...• 4.9km
metro• 37.4km

Localities

Marica• 4.6km
Rio de Janeiro• 40.4km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Barra em Marica Beach?

The Barra em Marica Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Barra em Marica Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Barra em Marica Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Barra em Marica Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Barra em Marica Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Barra em Marica Beach are usually strong.

Is the Barra em Marica Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Barra em Marica Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Barra em Marica Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Barra em Marica Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Barra em Marica Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Barra em Marica Beach?

There are 32 places to stay in the Barra em Marica Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Barra em Marica Beach include:

How far is the Barra em Marica Beach from parking?

The Barra em Marica Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Barra em Marica Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Barra em Marica Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pier Jardim Interlagos located in 3.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Barra em Marica Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Barra em Marica Beach is January. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 23°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Barra em Marica Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Barra em Marica Beach (Rio de Janeiro) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.